A self pulsed laser ranging system under development at 'JPL'The performance of large space deployable antenna reflectors to be used for broad-based communications systems is largely dependent on the accuracy with which the surface figure can be constructed and maintained. The paper examines various surface distortion tolerance and measurement requirements for various classes of communication antennas. Several surface measuring methods are described including a self-pulsed laser ranging system.
Document ID
19790050739
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Berdahl, M. (California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Applied Mechanics Div., Pasadena Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1979
Subject Category
Spacecraft Instrumentation
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 79-0934
Meeting Information
Meeting: Conference on Advanced Technology for Future Space Systems